The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the High Commission of India in Dhaka has launched a week-long art exhibition titled ‘Rabindranama’, celebrating the enduring legacy of Rabindranath Tagore through the works of 65 eminent Bangladeshi artists. The exhibition was inaugurated yesterday by the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, at the Indian Cultural Centre, Dhaka. Curated by Sanjoy Chakraborty, ‘Rabindranama’ brings together visual interpretations of Tagore’s philosophy and persona in honour of his 164th birth anniversary.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, High Commissioner Pranay Verma said, “Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was not just a poet, painter, philosopher, playwright, composer, educationist, and social reformer, but also an eternal cultural bridge between India and Bangladesh. As the author of the national anthems of both our countries, Gurudev Tagore’s legacy epitomises the strong cultural and emotional heritage that binds our nations together.” Addressing the exhibition ‘Rabindranama’ as a celebration of that immortal legacy, the Indian High Commissioner said, “Each brushstroke in this exhibition is a tribute to the timeless relevance of Gurudev Tagore’s vision.”

The event drew a large audience, including prominent artists and enthusiastic members of Dhaka’s youth community. The exhibition will remain open to the public throughout the week at the Indian Cultural Centre in Dhaka.